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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-22
Murder in Mexico.

MATAMoRAs, Mex, Feb. 22.-At about
II o'clock yesterday Senior Jose Moraute, q
we'll known Spanish merchant hare, went
to the house of his brother-in- law, Jose
Maria Chupt Cisneros, to call upon the lat
ter's wife. There had been trouble between
the men and Cisneros had warned Morante
to have no intercourse with him or his wife.
AS Morante was talking to Mrs. Cisneros,
her husband came up, seized carbine and
shot the Spaniard through the heart.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-22
OFFICIAL.
BOARD OLE ALDERMEN

At a called meeting of the Board of Aldermen
held February u. 1887, there were present. E. E
Downham. esq President, and Messrs. Strauss
Marbury, Bryant. and Leadbeater
a communication from the Mayor giving hi:
reasons for calling the meeting, was read and
received
On motion the action of the Board had at it;
last meeting, on the communication of the Mayor
was reconsidered, and on motion it was resolved
That the sum of 500 be and is hereby appro
pIiated to the citizens committee having in charge
the celebration Of the ODD February, instant.
An ordinance to amend an ordinance to au-
thori the va Midland Railway CO., to lay turn
outs on Union street in the city of Alexandria
Va, approved Dec. II. 1887, was read and re,
ferred to the Committee on Streets.
resolution in regard to the Hydraulion Fire
Engine was received from the Common Council
and their action concurred in.
The Board then adjourned.
Teste: JSo. J. JAMESON Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-22
LGCAL RREYlTIES.

Belle Haven Lodge, Brotherhood of Locomotive
Firemen, will give grand ball at McBurney
Hall tonight
Marriage licenses were Issued in Washington
yesterday to Henry W. Kolb and Lily Wysong,
both of Townsville, Fairfax county; to John
Williamson and Laura Denty, both of Fairfax
county, and to Joseph T. Woodson and Lulu Meh-
ring, both of Charlottesville.
Yesterday, at the meeting OF the Womsn'
Auxiliary, which has undertaken to furnish the
rooms of the Y. NJ G. A, it was recommended to
the committee for purchasing, by unanimous
vote of the board, that all the furniture, carpets
etc. as far as possible, be bought in this city from
our own merchants.
The condition of Mr.. VIM. G. Carr, of Fauquier
whose illness has been mentioned in the GAZETTE
remains unchanged. Mr.. Cars trouble is an in.
Jury to his back caused by severe fall sustained
some twelve months ago from the effects OF when
he never fully recovered His present condition
is most distressing, being unable to move without
assistance He bears his suffering with fortitude
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-22
The President.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22-The President
drove out to Oak View this morning and
will remain there all day examining legisla'
tive matters. He will hold reception at
the White House this evening to tho public
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-22

Mr.. John r. Dowell, 1925. Charles Street
BALTIC, Md. writes For lumbago and
neuralgia affections consider Salvation Oil
an excelant remedy.
A!wsys keep it on hand. If you have u
cough or cold use DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
It will cure you
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-22
The SuItan's Steamer Seized.

LONDON, Feb. 22-Advices from Zanzi-
bar state that Portuguese men ofwar, by
order of the Governor of Mozambique, have
seized the Sutan's steamer Kilwa at ToDgi
and towed her into Mozambique.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-22

On Saturday last Mr. Charles ]. Madison, father
of Miss Fanny Lillian Madison, called at the
Hastings Court in Richmond and obtained the
personal effects of his daughter, which had been
there from the time that her body was found in
the reservoir.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-22
LOCAL NEWS.

or This district local rains, followed By fair
veltaer, variable winds, generally northerly,
high II followed by lower temperature
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-22

WASHINGTON ARTICLEs.-The current
number of St Nicholas, New York, contains
an article, "a New Leaf from Washington 3
Boy Life from the pen of Mr.. VIM. F.
Carne, O: this city, with illustrations by ID.
a. Ogden. The Boston magazine, Wade
Awake, announces as forthcoming Wash
ingtou and his Playmates," by the same
gentleman, With illustrations By Howard
PYle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-22

PROPOSED R. & D. FREIGHT DEPOT IN
WAsH1NGToN.-The recent purchase of the
square bounded by Maryland avenue and
E, 18th aud 49, streets. by Gen. WI. Payne,
of Warrertop, is understood to be for the
Richmond and Danville railros1 system.
Il is stated that it is contemplated to erect
afreight depot on the square.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-22

THE CANAL STOCK MATTEI.-The COM
mittee of the City Council and few others
who were invited to take part in the con-
ference, met last night at the Auditor 5
Office to consider the petition to be present.
ed to the Senate and House, praying reliei
against the pending suit to recover the value
of canal stock not delivered by the City to,
the Government The petition vas agreed
to and arrangements made to meet General
Malone and Hon. John S. Barbour in
Washington Thursday, if the time suits
those gentlemen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-22

The PoCAHoNTAs SHIP.-The last nun
Der of the Mechanical Engineer, published in
New York, gives further details of the con-
) struc ion Of he iron steamship PocahOntas,
proposed TO De built ii this city, with addi-
tional drawings &C. The paper says: sit
will be seen that if the plans of the dranghts-
man are properly made, the ship can be
built in sectious, in different parts of the
| country, if needed, temporarily put up,
! numbered in sequence and afterward taken
down TO be shipped 10 detail and erected
where the whole structure is to be launched.
The Washington Critic of yesterday says: :
Secretary Curtis Of the new Arrow Steam
ship Company was found at the yards in
Alexandria this morniog by reporter, to
whom he pointed out the advantages of
their new site with some degree of pride.
I'VE found his to DE the best place obtain
able Tor many reasons, not the least OF
which is che fact that the town ia so
quiet that only quiet orderly workmen
will care to make their home here,
and We are not apt TO have the strike
trouble incident to all large mhnufac-
turing interests in the North. Again, we
can house our labor cheaper here and they
can live better This line CT stakes you see
running out into the water are for the Poca.
hontaa, the building of the cribs for which
will be commenced before the end of the
week. Our yard is ample and every facility
just IS we could wish Yes, we will have
Offices ia Washington, also one here at the
yard, but our main office will be in New
York city. We will require force of about
500 men, perhaps more, as we intend push.
ing work as rapidly as is possible. We be-
gin active work on the 1st of March, and
will probably turn this old town upside
down for awhile Our iron and wood has
all been contracted for and leave tonight
fer Georgia, to select and contract for a
large amount of the best marble We feel
certain Of our success and shall not hesitate
an instant, hut go ahead with oil the vim
and enterprise that comes of confidence and
plenty Of capital"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-22

The steamer George Leary did not leave here
for Norfolk until II o'clock last night, having
waited until that hour for the Lang Comedy Co.,
which performs in the latter city to night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-22
TOR CHILDREN AND INvALIDs.

TOR CHILDREN AND INyALIDS.
DRY EXTRACT MALT; SOC bottle for sale
by [nov4l W. F. CREIGHTON & CO:
CtAMELs' HAIR SHIRTS and DRAWERS that
" have been selling at 81 reduced to 15c. q
great bargain.
dec7 AMOS b. SLAYMAKER.
NCANyAssED sUGAR.CURED HAMS
u BREAKFAST PIECES snd SHOULDERS
just received By
jan5 ). Z. MlLBOKN.
1OO DOZEN NANTICOKE TOMATOES, very
IUU fine goods, just received by
nov23 JIG. MlLBuRN.
CToNE's COD Liver OIL, perfectly pure
y oil, highly recommended by our city physi-
Clans A supply just received by
1- BBLs CHOICE FAMILY FLOUR, best
, known brands, bought before the advance,
~ ia mia wv C. MTLBURN.
DoDGERs's FINE TABLE CUTLERY, Weiss's
IL celebrated Scissors, and Rogers Bros.'s Plated
Spoons and Forks, for sale low by
nov3 JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS.
A LARGE assortment of Wagons, Tables, Desks,
IA Sleiqhs and Willow Doll Carriages, from SOC
- dec2s AMOS B. sLAYMAKEE's.
Ollie BEANS
d CURE MALARIA.
Just received aud for sale by
oct19 W. F. CREIGHTON & co.
DRoWNEs FLEXIBLE WEATHER STRIPS;
ID cheapest and best; any one can amply them
For sale by JAS. F. CARLIN d: SONS,
noy19 Alexandria, Va.
WHITE NEW ORLEANS SUGAR.
wv cents.
For sale only by
iap28 J. c. MILBURN.
NCoTCH WOOL KNIT GLOVES, Cloth Gloves
= and Fur.top Dogskin, at 25c. 35c, SOC. 75c,
'i n,o Sti5,' "'' AMOS B. sLAvMAKER's.
yy7ooDBURN sARyEN WHEELS are the best.
JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS,
sep4 Alexandria, Va.
" TTcHEN, CRYSTAL AND PEERLESS
IN Securing Soaps, for sale by --,-,,
au24 ). Y: ny:
CUGAR.CURED HAMS SHOULDERS AND
| = BREAKFAST PIECES, choice Just received by
an6 J. g. MILBURN.
TINEsT 1MPoRTED sARDINEs, with patent
= au 91ep''s' 10 ~ GEo. McBURNEY SON.
MEAS Having bought largely OF Teas, care,
| fully selected am selling the same very low.
een23 J. c. MILBURN.
CILK HANDKERcHIEFs, nice Xmas presents
| y for adults and children, from 1Oc to 81, at
dsc03 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
f0ANCY NEW VIRGINIA HONEY, in Lib
l. packages, Just received at
oct20 McBORNEYs.
o-oo LBS PURE BUCKWHEAT FLOUR for
! HCUU sale low by
jams d. y. MlLooAN.
TELLIEs, PRESERVES aud FRUIT BUTTER
| 81 for sale by ,n,,,,,
apo >. z. MILooEN:
TLoRIDA ORANGES, sweet, for sale by
80 ]. C. MILBURN.
TJoNEY and MAPLE SYRUP for sale at
III ;an3 &c. MILBURNs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-22

HOMESTEAD CLAIM-Mr. Bushrod NJ. Laws
yesterday evening in the Clerks office of the
Corporation Court catered homestead exemption
claim. He claims his interest in the stock of
goods belonging to the firm of Fairfax Laws,
in the store on the corner of Duke and Henry
streets and also his furniture valued at SlS4. in
his residence on King street. The reason for en-
tcring the deed is not given.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-22

THE OPERA HoUsE.--Mr. Charles Thorn
ton, talented young actor, supported by
Miss Isabella Grange and q strong company
will appear at the Opera House to night in
the romantic and sensational drama Tried
for Treason" While the scene is laid in the
time Of war with all its attendent horrors,
yet the interest of the play centres in the
material happiness of the Squire and his
wife, supplemented 10y genial Irish humor.
The ship scene, the stirring incidents of the
camp, the hilarious sports of the soldiers, all
combine with the fearful peri! of Franklyn
and his devoted wife to create an interest in
the spectator, which is only relaxed upon
the fall Of the last curtain.
Edwin r. Lang and his comedy company
produced at the Opera House last night a
farcica comedy entitled "Scheming." The
piece is based on the general style Of the
Tourists" aud pieces of that description
The musical numbers introduced throughout
the piece were well selected and pleasing in
their character, and were we'll rendered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-22

THE A. L. I. FAIR last night was moro largely
attended than on any previous night, and the re-
ceipts were the heaviest. So dense was the throng
that it was almost impossible to move about the
room. The attraction of the evening was the
music by the Stonewall Brigade Band of Staunton.
The fair continued open all day and will close to-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-22

PERsoNAL-Among the society items in
the Washington papers is the following
"Miss Sue Lee Wheat, of Alexandria, who
is at the Buckingham, receives on Satur-
days.
Mr.. and Mrs Mantlebaum, of Hartford,
Conn, ere visiting this city. They are the
guests Of Alderman Henry Strauss.
Mr.. John 3. Waller, who was recently APP.
pointed night clerk at the office of the A. &
F. railway company, in this city, has resign
ed to accept position in the Comptrollers
office of the Richmond and Danvlle rail.
way company in Washington, and will en-
ter upon his new duties tomorrow.
Among the visitors 10 the city to-day were
Mrs. and Miss Malone and Mr. William
Malone. jr., guests of Col. D. A. Windsor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-22

For weak lungs. splitting of blood, short
ness of breath, consumption. night sweats
and all lingering coughs, DR.. Pierces Gold
en- Medical Discovery" is sovereign RENE
DIV. Superior to cod liver oil. By druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-22

FIRE.-About four o'clock this morning q
fire broke out in the frame building used as
a storeroom on the southeast corner OF King
and Peyton streets, owned by Mr.. Sefer
Blouse The alarm at first was supposed
to have been sounded to bring out the fire
apparatus, which had been prepared for the
parade, SO it was not promptly responded
10, and the flames gained considerable head
way before the arrival on the scene of the
fremen. The building, with its contents,
which, however, are said not to have been
very valuable, were destroyed. but the
flames were not allowed to spread to any OF
the adjoining property. In the building were
O small stock of wine and flowers, belonging
to Mr.. A. F. Loose, which were insured,
but the building was without insurance.
The fire was supposed to have been the
work of an incendiarv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-22
CITY COUNCIL

Another called meeting of The City Coun-
Gil was held last night at the request of the
Mayor, who sent communication
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-22

GUNs, PISTOLS, PERCUSSION CAPS, WADs,
VI &C., at further reduction in prices to close
out We have on hand the "Merino Felt Wads,' Bal
timore make, at manufacturer prices. Call at So
King. corner of Royal street.
dec7 J. T. CREIGHTON g. SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-22

I ANCASTFR GINGHAM EIGHT CENTS,
IL Cottonade FOR Pants, Cottons Of all qualities
and Caicoes at lowest prices, Flannels by the
yard of all colors, as cheap as they can be found,
for sale by
feb1S AMOS 3. STA MAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-22

MILK PANs-1 carload 6,ooo) TERRA COT
KI Ia MILK PANS just received from factory
These pans are taking the place of tin pans. The
glaze is perfectly indestrnctible, free from metals
of all kinds and is guaranteed from Grazing. As
low priced as the common stone pan and much
nicer.
fehl5 E.. MILLER, SON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-22

our STOCK OF CUT-GLAsS GOBLETs,
" Wines and Tumblers is very complete just
now, besides full assortment Of Colored Glass
Ware. We have some very handsome Lemonade
Purch and Water Sets, and we invite you to call
and examine them ana the prices.
decl3 E. j. MILLER, son & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-22

A XES! AXES! AXES. Light Horse Harry
n and "Red Warrior Chopping Axes. Over
100 dozen of these celebrated goods in store. All
the regular weights and shapes. Wholesale and
retail. JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS,
sep4 Alexandria, Va.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-01-08
THE IDAHO LEGISLATURE.
4 Bill to Pledge the Territorial Credit
to Make q Wagon. K0ad-Etc.

BY Clough: An Act to amend the
act regulating the manner of collect
ing Territorial and county revenue.
1t extends the time for paying taxes
one month Tor to December in each
year,, and requires 60 days. notice to
delinquents, instead of Fl days, as
now.
by Fem: An Act to prevent bulls
and stays from running at large. 1t
provides that the owner of any bull
over 10 months old that is found run
ming at large between Sebtember 18th
and June LIST, following, shall be la
BILE 10 a fine of $40 for the first Of
tense, and not less than $40 for each
subsequent offense. Any person
may take up any bull so found at
large and give the owner thereof 10
days notice; if, at the expiration Of
five days the owner or owners neglect
to remove the animal and pay all rea.
sonable costs, then the taker-up may
cause such animal to be castrated
Should the owner be unknown, then
10 days notice must be given by
posting description in three public
places. No stag or castrated bull ar
rived at the age of 1s months shall
be allowed to run at large under pen
atty OF not lest than $50 fine.
BY Hoyt: To provide for the con
struction of a wagon-road through
Washington, Boise, and Idaho coun
ties. It provides for a wagon-roae
from the county bridge over the Little
Salmon river, in Little Salmon Mead
ows, Washington county, to Warren
Camp, in Idaho county. In order t.
obtain the money required to maxi
said road ga loan of $1,000 is hereb,
authorized to be negotiated on tn
faith and credit of the Territory O
Idaho, and the Treasurer of said Ter
ritory is authorized to issue bonds O
the Territory in sums Of $1,000 each
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-01-08

once, As they must close out those
lines to devote all their capital, room,
time and attention to their rapidly
increasing hardware and mining sup
ply business.
Patsey Kinney and James L. Full
Ter, respectively Sheriff and Commits
sioner-elect, arrived to-day from Sho
shone. They will assume the duties
of their Offices next Monday.
Elaine.
Elaine Coal Oil.
Elaine Coal Oil at Coffin & Co.'S.
Elaine Coal Oil-the best in the
world-at Coffin & Co.'S.
All those elegant articles for home
decoration, at Coffin & Co.'s, will be
sold at sacrifice, during the holidays,
to close them out, as their room is
needed for hardware and mining sup
plies.
E. D. Mclaughlin came up from
Shoshone. to-day, to attend to some
legal business. Mr.. Mclaughlin in
tends to move up here, to engage in
the practise of his profession, in about
60 days.
R. E. Strahorn and Archie Far.
rington left by rail to-day. Mr.. Far.
rington returns to Nevada, by way
of Boise and Winnemucca, and Mr.
Strshorn goes-goes to-goes abou,
his business.
The New Northwest, of Portland
Oregon, has been sold to 0. P. Mason
a W althy lawyer, who will edit it, and
be assisted by bis daughter, a young
lady of some literary ability. The
price paid is about $4,000. Mrs. Duni
way, the founder of the paper, may
possibly make her home in Idaho.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-01-08
THE KING OF TIE WEST.
It II Beginning to Show Enough Ore
to Justify Its Name.

W SS~SsAS Asc >>S~sSs
George Montgomery came in from
Smoky TO- day. He reports the road
in splendid condition, having driven
from the mine to Humphreys, at Will
low creek-25 miles-part Of the way
behind ore teams, in about five hours,
including half-hour at Beaton's. He
says he can travel from HALEY to the
King in about eight hours.
The King of the West mine, Mr..
Montgomery says, is looking "iner
than silk" In sinking 80 feet they
cut three seams of ore from 16 to "a
inches thick, which pitched off to the
hanging wall. The winze is sunk on
the footwall, and at its present depth
go feet from the tunnel level, which
is driven $50 feet from the surface,
there is showing of fully six feet of
solid ore in the bottom that will 20
over 1875 ounces silver and about 40
per cent. lead. Inasmuch as the
upper levels show a continuous ORE
chute over 400 feet long with scarcely
q barren spot, with ore still in the face
of the exploring drift, Mr.. Montgom-
cry feels satisfied that the King of the
West can claim to have the longest
ore-chute ever yet shown up in this
region.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-01-08

payable in rs years from the date of
their issuance, to bear interest at the
rate of six per cent. per amman"
This act passed the House yester-
day morning. At first sight, it ap-
pears to us to be Unconstitutional"
that is, not authorized by the enabling
act, and especially prohibited by the
act of Congress bearing upon the sub
ject of special legislation. Surely, il
the Territorial credit can be pledged
Tor $1,000, or for any amount, for q
wagon-road, it can be pledged fol
the benefit Of railway or other corpo
rations.-ED.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-01-08
A SENATORIAL WEDDING.
Hon. P. L. Hughes, Of Bingham Cannty,
Returns to the Council with Bride
The Happy Couple Given Two Grand
RacaNtIOns.

BOISE CRY, Jan. Z, 1887.
On January Sd, at the residence of
Judge Turner, brother-in-law of the
bride, in Pocatello, the Hon. P. l..
Hughes, of the Council of the Idaho
Legislature, and Miss Luella Novel;,
of Salt Lake, we're joined in wedlock.
The day following, banquet was
given the happy pair by Portneuf
Masonic Lodge, No. Is, Of which
Councilman Hughes is a member.
The lodge presented him with an ele-
CANT silver water service.
On the evening of the 9Th instant,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes came west, ar
irving in Boise yesterday.
Last evening the Legislature met
in body at the Overland Hotel and,
headed by the Boise band, marched to
the Central House, where music was
discoursed while the members and at.
taches of both houses were presented
to the bride.
The reception was complete sur
prise to Mr.. Hughes, as he declared
in an appropriate speech of thanks te
all present.
Wine flowed freely for over an hour
after which the members of the Leg
islature called on Governor Stevenson
and Judge Hayes, and serenaded
them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes are young il
years, but start in life high on thu
ladder of fame, and surrounded Will
Ia host OF warm and Influential
friends. r.